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The website www.CNET.COM/news has a very timely and detailed current news article related to the many pros and cons of using CRISPR gene editing technologies.

Basically, scientists are now at a place in human history where in the near future the use of CRISPR gene editing technologies will increasingly be used to alter existing species and/or to eliminate entire species such as disease-carrying insects of all types.

Therefore, Dr. Liilicrap L.L.L. lecture on Feb. 8, 2019, on the theme of " The Power of New Genetic Technologies...." should be a very informative lecture for everybody interested in learning more about how various new genetic technologies may impact future human and non-human life forms on our planet in the years ahead.

Hi Later Life Learning Lecture Patrons and other potential blog readers,

Some of you may want to check out the January - February 2019 edition of DISCOVER with the magazine title THE STATE OF SCIENCE 2019.

This particular edition of DISCOVER includes several interesting science articles that are related to some of the L.L.L. Winter Lecture themes.

One of the many DISCOVER articles that some readers may enjoy reading including the article on a global DNA research project now underway around the world to document the DNA of over 1.5 million + organisms with a cellular nucleus.

Your attendance at the upcoming Winter 2019 Later Life Learning Kingston Lecture series provides local citizens with some unique local life long learning opportunities that will both entertain you and help you to become a better-informed citizen. There are a wide range of important emerging disruptive global political trends, along with many scientific discoveries and related public policy subjects that will be discussed at the upcoming L.L.L. lecture series.

In this regard, some Later Life Learning patrons may want future access to some supplementary information articles either before or after hearing some of the noted Later Life Learning guest lecturers.

If you aren't yet aware of the www.Canada.ca/seniors website it may be worth checking out and bookmarkig for your future family reference. This Canadian federal government website has about a dozen internal links to federal government services of potential interest to seniors and their families. For the record, there is a similar provincial government website that provides information for provincial government services of potential interest to seniors and/or their caregivers. For more information check out the government services section of your local phone book.

The website www.curiositystream.com is a subscription based website that charges about $12.00 dollars (US) a year that will then give subscribers access to thousands of documentaries that cover subjects such as science, nature, history, technology, philosophy, society, lifestyle and the subject list goes on and on. There is presently a free seven-day trial period.

I would encourage blog readers wanting information on some interesting politically orientated lectures that are upcoming Queen's this fall to check out the Queen's events calendar posted at www.queensu.ca/eventscalendar

The Chancellor Dunning Lectureship takes place this Thursday, Oct. 11, 2018, will be on the theme of "Race, Injustice, and the Burden of Hope" - This lecture will be given by Chis Lebron.

The John Misel Lecture to be held at Queen's Nov. 1st is on the theme of "The Pretense of Reconciliation"

If you or someone you know are interested in expanding your knowledge of the what CBC and other respected media reporters have to say about the dangers of FAKE NEWS found in different media sources consider checking out the following CBC radio, web videos, Whig-Standard press, and book references.

For anybody who may be interested, The Globe and Mail, on Sept. 6th. reported that Steve Bannon will be debating the merits of political populist movements with David Frum at the Monk Debates to be held in Toronto at the Roy Thompson Hall, on Nov. 2nd. You can get more information on this particular upcoming Monk debate along with information on previous Monk's debates which can be accessed online at www.munkdebates.com I expect the Globe and Mail will do a followup press article on this Monk debate theme sometime after November 2nd, 2018.

The website www.factcheck.org is worth checking out as one of the new websites based in the US that is working with Facebook and other social media organizations in their common attempts to independently confirm the accuracy of suspicious social media entries.

The above website has an article entitled Debunking Fake News that makes for some interesting reading.

For the past 30 years, the Enrichment Studies Unit has provided grade 7 to 12 students with a University Experience and challenging academic enrichment opportunities on the campus of Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario

The Kingston Red Barons were considered ground-breakers in the world of women’s hockey. Wanted to let you know about this!

“She shoots! She scores!” Wednesday, October 17, 2018 - 7:30 p.m. Members of the fondly remembered Kingston Red Barons women’s hockey team will speak at a meeting of the Kingston Historical Society at the Seniors Centre, 56 Francis Street. This team, active in the '60s and ‘70s, lit up the sporting scene in Kingston and gave fans many memorable moments. Not only did they play exciting, smart hockey, they ran hockey schools for girls and organized (and won) provincial and local tournaments. Their achievements helped lay the groundwork for the development of female hockey in Canada - without their commitment and drive Canada would not be able today to boast of our expertise in women’s hockey. Some of the players were also instrumental in reviving women’s hockey at Queen’s and the establishment of the Canadian University Women's Hockey League in Canada; several have been inducted into the Kingston Sports Hall of Fame. Their 50th anniversary is coming up in 2019 - watch for more chances to renew your acquaintance with these outstanding women in the year ahead. Everyone welcome.